In March 2009, Savant Records released Blues Citizens by Radam and an all-star group of Bruce Williams, Bill Saxton, Eric Johnson and Cecil Brooks III, which got the #9 position on the Jazz Charts (also given a Sesac Award). Magic Tales, the second recording with his group, was released on Arabesque Recordings in 2007,and got as high as #11 on the charts and stayed on the charts also for 14 weeks( this recording was also given an award by as one of the top 10 Sesac Jazz records 0f 2007-08). In 2005, Radam’s recording Conspiracy for Positivity(Blue Ark Records) occupied a spot on the National Jazz Charts for 14 straight weeks, climbing as high as number 15.
His most recent endeavor on Arabesque Records is entitled 2 Sides of the Organ Comboand features Radam with 2 ensembles, The Smooth Side with Bryan Carrott on vibes, Mike Lee on tenor saxophone and Andrew Atkinson on drums, and the Groove Side with Marcus Printup on trumpet, Anthony Ware on alto saxophone, Charlie Sigler on guitar, and Andrew Atkinson on drums. In all, he has been on over 40 recordings as a sideman, 7 as a leader, and 2 as a co-leader. Jazz at Crossroads and Russell Gunn’s Mood Swings (was # 1 on the Jazz Charts-HighNote Records), Brooklyn Soul Organization (M&N Records). He also has been featured on Cecil Brooks III and the CBIII band, For Those Who Love to Groove (was # 4 on the Jazz Charts-Savant Records) Our Day Will Come (Blue Lady Records) with the Tommy Gryce Trio The Lenny Roberts Quartet, Keepin’ it on the D.L. His recording, Organized (Muse Records 1995), was mentioned in the B3 Bible as one of the essential organ records of all time. Radam’s prolific career has led to many successful recordings. He continues to make music history today playing with renowned artists, Bill Saxton, Iron City, The Spirit of Life Ensemble and many others. Hammond B3 Organist and Jazz pianist, has built his reputation over the last 35 years playing with such great musicians as Arthur and Red Prysock, Eddie Lockjaw Davis, Al Hibler, David Fathead Newman, Russell Malone, Cecil Brooks III and Jimmy Ford.
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